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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old man console himself as he returns home?
(a) There is little damage to his boat.
(b) He will never have to go fishing again.
(c) The boy will be there waiting for him.
(d) He promises himself never to go that far out again.

2. What does the old man speculate he could use to buy good luck?
(a) A lost harpoon, a broken knife, and two bad hands.
(b) The glow of the city lights on the shore.
(c) The bones of the marlin.
(d) Another 84 days of bad luck.

3. What is the boy's name?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Manolin.
(c) Pedrico.
(d) Jose.

4. After eating the raw dolphin, what does the old man promise he will do in the future?
(a) Never eat on the boat again.
(b) Bring sandwiches.
(c) Bring along salt and limes.
(d) Rig up a stove on his skiff.

5. Thinking about what the marlin can see deep in the water, how does Santiago recall his own vision years ago?
(a) He remembers that horses are blind at night.
(b) He recalls not ever seeing well after the sun went down.
(c) He remembers he once had night vision like a cat.
(d) He recalls being able to see in total darkness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?

2. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

3. What is Santiago's plan as the fist keeps circling?

4. How long does Santiago think he will be out to sea the morning he leaves to go far out?

5. Why doesn't Santiago put the marlin into his boat?

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